As I sit here at my desk and peer out my window the sun and trees capture my imagination. I can faintly hear the birds chirping, I can see the leaves on the trees out front gently blowing in the wind, and my mind begins to wander. Oh how a long to be outside enjoying mother nature in all her […]

Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most beloved groundhog, saw his shadow yesterday morning, predicting six more weeks of winter. While not surprised to hear the news, I was a little saddened because I have been day-dreaming about camping season since early December. We are lucky to live in Kentucky where we have some amazing state and national parks, many of which […]

Where to Park at The Filson

The Filson Historical Society is located in the heart of Old Louisville at the corner of Third Street and Ormsby Avenue.

Parking can be accessed from 3rd St. and the alleyway off Ormsby Ave. Additional parking is available as free street parking on 3rd St., 4th St., and Ormsby Ave. Please note there is no entrance to Filson parking from 4th St.

We ask that all day patrons please enter through the Wood Carriage House. For events, attendees should enter through the Owsley Brown II Center unless otherwise noted.